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U.S. imports of work holders for machine tools (HS 846620) totaled $39.4M in July 2026, traded with 51 countries.
Importers of Work Holders for Machine Tools paid $4.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $35.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataWork holders — devices that clamp, locate, or fixture a workpiece during machining — span a wide range from gear-cutting jigs and fixtures (8466201010, 8466208020, 8466208040) to general metalworking and NESOI work holders (8466201090, 8466208035, 8466208065). Germany and Japan dominate US supply, reflecting the precision-engineering demands of aerospace, automotive, and die-and-mold sectors that rely on these components. The heading's six US tariff lines distinguish gear-cutting applications from general metalworking and further separate jigs and fixtures from other work-holding devices, making accurate sub-classification essential for correct duty treatment. South Korea and Canada round out the top supplier group, offering additional sourcing options for standard production fixtures.
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2.1K shipments/mo
In trade practice, a jig both holds the workpiece and guides the cutting tool, while a fixture holds and locates the workpiece without guiding the tool. A general work holder may do neither with precision. The US tariff lines under 8466.20 separate jigs and fixtures from other work holders, so the functional design of the device — not just its commercial name — determines the correct line.
Standard commercial entry documents apply: commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. For high-value precision fixtures, importers should retain technical drawings or manufacturer specifications to support the declared classification and value. No special import permit or agency review is required for this purely industrial product category.
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Subheading 4 of 7 in heading 8466
Subheading 846620 · $39.4M of $344.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8466208020 | Jigs & Fixtures, For Metalworking Machine Tools | $11.8M | 11.02% | 94.98% | $1.3M |
| 8466208065 | Work Holders for Machine Tools, NESOI | $11.4M | 12.46% | 90.21% | $1.4M |
| 8466208035 | Work Holders for Mtlwrking Mach, Exc Jigs/Fixtures | $8.3M | 11.75% | 92.84% | $976K |
| 8466208040 | Jigs & Fixtures Holders,for Machine Tools,NESOI | $5.9M | 11.24% | 78.67% | $668K |
| 8466201090 | Work Holders for Cutting Gears Exc Jigs & Fixtures | $1.3M | 15.23% | 94.35% | $193K |
| 8466201010 | Jigs & Fixtures, Work Holders, Gear Cutting Use | $604K | 14.26% | 86.51% | $86K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$39.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$18.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Germany and Japan together supply 48% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
10.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.81%.